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I wish a lawyer would write up some standard verbage the industry could all agree on for this common clause in contracts. Put it on a pretty webpage with an exp
by Buttons840 5y ago
I wish a lawyer would write up some standard verbage the industry could all agree on for this common clause in contracts. Put it on a pretty webpage with an explanation of how it's fair and protects both parties. Include some horror stories people can point to to disarm the "it doesn't matter" argument.
I'd rather see the contract say that work delivered to the company belongs to the company, no exception. This protects the companies future interests, they clearly own everything their employees have delivered. A conflict-of-interest clause, a NDA, and a clause stating I can't take company data to use elsewhere can cover all other concerns without limiting my ability to be a free individual in my free time.
- satisfice 5y agoI can’t run a consulting company unless I get to own the ideas I produce. However, I offer a non-exclusive license to the client. And of course anything that is outright confidential stays with them.
- Buttons840 5y agoFair. I was thinking more about standard W2 employees who rarely think about contracts, they're the ones that need a simple website for reference and help. Consultants are familiar with contracts and can make educated contract decisions on their own.